tag:www.columbianaturalawakenings.com,2005:/categories/healthy-kids?page=7Healthy Kids Healthy Kids | Natural Awakenings of Columbia Page 7Healthy Living Healthy Planet2020-05-06T12:28:22-04:00urn:uuid:fcd06499-9e14-46d5-aee1-2c4a45b3e26d2019-08-16T01:01:16-04:002020-05-06T12:28:22-04:00Gardening for Kids: The Fun of Growing Their Own2019-04-30 14:45:12 -0400Ronica A. O’HaraHow to involve kids in growing their own garden to get them outdoors, foster an appetite for fruits and veggies, teach them planning, and develop their motor, literacy and scientific skills.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.columbianaturalawakenings.com">Natural Awakenings of Columbia</a></small></p>urn:uuid:309fe410-115b-4975-be57-c88b9fc29df32019-08-16T00:06:15-04:002020-08-31T07:27:05-04:00Loving Nature: Outdoor Adventures for Kids2019-03-29 12:12:44 -0400Ronica A. O’HaraIn a time in which digital devices often rule, kids will happily head outdoors for adventures involving gardens, bugs and birds that spark their interest and creativity.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.columbianaturalawakenings.com">Natural Awakenings of Columbia</a></small></p>urn:uuid:fbac5d78-1497-4012-b35b-22835e1104ad2019-08-16T00:06:18-04:002019-08-16T00:06:18-04:00Household Cleaning Products Affect Babies’ Guts and Weight: Disinfectants Linked to Health Concerns2019-03-29 11:54:40 -0400AnonymousCanadian toddlers in households that used chemical disinfectants at least once a week had disturbed gut microbes and higher body mass index scores than toddlers in households that used vinegar or other eco-friendly cleaners.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.columbianaturalawakenings.com">Natural Awakenings of Columbia</a></small></p>urn:uuid:942c77cd-9cd7-41cc-9483-1bfcb6734cfd2019-08-16T01:03:27-04:002021-03-11T16:50:34-05:00Air Care for Kids: Keeping the Homefront Allergy-Free2019-03-04 14:42:52 -0500Avery MackKids are especially sensitive to the pollen, chemicals, dust mites, mold and pet dander that cause allergies, but simple strategies can keep these culprits in check.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.columbianaturalawakenings.com">Natural Awakenings of Columbia</a></small></p>urn:uuid:bfd0bc52-3861-46fa-a3e3-8527ffa6914e2019-08-16T01:08:08-04:002019-08-16T01:08:08-04:00Screen Time Doubles Kids’ Risk of Anxiety and Depression: Impacts Mental Health in Youth2019-01-31 13:06:00 -0500AnonymousChildren and teens who spend more than seven hours a day on screens are twice as likely to be diagnosed with anxiety or depression.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.columbianaturalawakenings.com">Natural Awakenings of Columbia</a></small></p>urn:uuid:118a2d5b-596a-471f-8829-400444e3fd422019-08-16T00:23:25-04:002019-08-16T00:23:25-04:00Soothing Anxious Kids: Natural Remedies Restore Calm2019-01-31 12:27:35 -0500Marlaina DonatoSocial network-stoked anxiety is rising among kids who already have enough to worry about, but their stress can be lowered with mindful approaches, nature, sleep, diet and supplements.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.columbianaturalawakenings.com">Natural Awakenings of Columbia</a></small></p>urn:uuid:204986dc-81c7-4db1-a378-b583938e1e942019-08-16T00:53:49-04:002019-08-16T00:53:49-04:00Daily Walks Make Kids Healthier: The Daily Mile Program Improves Children's Fitness2018-12-27 13:42:37 -0500AnonymousA Scottish program called The Daily Mile, which allowed school kids to walk or run 15 minutes a day, improved overall fitness and lowered body fat.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.columbianaturalawakenings.com">Natural Awakenings of Columbia</a></small></p>urn:uuid:687ee24c-440c-4bda-a93d-fe3bc53864842019-08-16T01:13:47-04:002019-08-16T01:13:47-04:00Scouts Updated: Name Change Embraces Guys and Gals2018-11-30 11:59:27 -0500AnonymousTo roll out the welcome mat for girls, the Boy Scouts of America has changed its name to Scouts BSA.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.columbianaturalawakenings.com">Natural Awakenings of Columbia</a></small></p>urn:uuid:d1a31736-5a25-4f1c-af3b-487f71d88fa12019-08-16T00:00:46-04:002021-03-11T15:04:53-05:00Beyond Toys: Gifts that Evoke Kids’ Creativity2018-11-30 11:59:00 -0500Sandra MurphyFrom do-it-yourself robots to language lessons to field trips, outside-the-box gifts for children will summon their excitement and build favorite memories. <hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.columbianaturalawakenings.com">Natural Awakenings of Columbia</a></small></p>urn:uuid:dd17fe71-ed26-46e3-a58b-cce29e2dcdae2019-08-16T00:46:11-04:002019-08-16T00:46:11-04:00Air Pollution Harms Developing Brains: Fetal Exposure Leads to Cognitive Difficulties2018-10-31 12:04:55 -0400AnonymousFetal exposure to air pollution can thin the outer layer of a developing child’s brain and lead to later cognitive difficulties, say Dutch researchers.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.columbianaturalawakenings.com">Natural Awakenings of Columbia</a></small></p>